For the 10th year in a row, Emirates will serve as the Official Airline of the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships.
Emirates' extensive portfolio of tennis sponsorships includes three of the four Grand Slams, as well as 60 other events organized in association with the ATP throughout the year, including the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, Miami Open and BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in the US.
The airline will once again connect tennis fans all over the globe for the iconic tournament via its extensive global route network and flight connections through 12 gateways in the US. Emirates recently launched four times a week passenger flight services to Miami, while prioritizing the health and safety of all the customers.
Tennis fans traveling to and from the United States on Emirates First and Business Class between August 30 and September 12 can enjoy the U.S. Open Overhead Smash, a special cocktail with Woodford Reserve bourbon, fresh lime, mint and sugar, accompanied by ginger ale, Angostura Bitters and strong draft beer. Customers of all travel classes can enjoy live streaming of the US Open on the Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra channels broadcast on UAE Ice TV.
Throughout the US Open, Emirates will provide various activities to interact with tennis fans themselves and fans from all over the world. The Emirates Suite is one of the most fascinating and sought-after hospitality experiences for celebrities and fans, and it will bring you the super-premium experience you can expect on Emirates flights. Fans can also enjoy a variety of food and drinks at the Emirates Sports Cafe to relax. The airline is working with the USTA to follow the COVID19 guidelines set by local authorities, including wearing masks and improving cleaning measures, in order to provide fans and guests with a safe and stress-free U.S. Open experience.
For fans who cannot participate in the U.S. Open in person, Emirates will also spread excitement through various events on its social media platform and the virtual talk show The Mixer hosted by the U.S. Tennis Association. The host will interact with fans and special events. Invitations. Guests discuss a variety of topics, from the atmosphere of the night US Open to the highlights of Emirates suite life.
Emirates continue to lead the industry with innovative products and services that meet travelers during dynamic time. Recently, airlines helped help customer efforts and flexible reservation policies, the extension of their multi-purpose insurance coverage and their faithful clients to help maintain the state of miles and hierarchies.